Mobile Library Written Off After Arson Attack

Written by on 3rd September 2018

A Mobile Library vehicle that serves villages in the Harborough District has been written off, after being deliberately set on fire early this morning.

Fire crews were called to the car park of Lutterworth Library just before 3.30am to deal with the blaze.

Leicestershire County Council operate the vehicle and say hundreds of books have been damaged.

A spokesman said: “We were saddened to learn about this incident and are currently working with the police, who are carrying out investigations. The relief mobile library will be used for now to ensure minimum disruption to community services.”

Police are appealing for witnesses and information – call 101 quoting Crime Number 18000420041.

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